The perfect tomato salad to refresh your summer

The taste, texture and color of tomatoes in the summer are perfect, so let's make a delightful tomato salad with pita croutons and basil that will enhance the flavor
Daniela Neufeld|
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Tomato salad
Tomato salad
Tomato salad
(Photo: Daniella Neufeld)
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Ingredients:
  • 700 grams of various types of tomatoes, according to preference - it's recommended to invest in choosing quality tomatoes as they form the base of the salad.
  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of reduced balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • A handful of basil leaves for garnish
For the pita croutons:
  • 1 pita bread
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of sumac
For the surprise pesto (we'll use a quarter of the quantity here):
  • 150 grams of basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup of pine nuts
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions:
  1. Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, put the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Process until it reaches a relatively smooth, paste-like texture. While the processor is still running, add the olive oil gradually. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  2. Prepare the pita croutons: Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Cut the pita bread in half horizontally, and then roughly tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands. Drizzle olive oil over the torn pita pieces and sprinkle sumac. Place them in the oven for about 10 minutes until the pita croutons turn a deep golden brown and become crispy.
  3. Cut the tomatoes into coarse pieces of various sizes and shapes. Place them in a mixing bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper, and gently mix to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a serving bowl, place half of the tomatoes and about half of the pita croutons. Add about a quarter of the prepared pesto in small dollops scattered among the tomatoes and pita croutons. Layer the remaining tomatoes and pita croutons on top. Garnish with a few basil leaves.
  5. Enjoy your delicious tomato salad with surprise pesto and pita croutons!
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